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Binghamton, NY vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Binghamton?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 14.0 years older than in Binghamton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Binghamton?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 239.2% more expensive than Binghamton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merritt Island or Binghamton?
- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 7.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Binghamton.

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

Things to do in Merritt Island?
Merritt Island FL found Central Florida barrier close proximity tourist Disney World resorts eclectic mix wildlife landscapes everglade marshes

 Binghamton, NYMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$39,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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Reviews for Merritt Island    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are  More

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Over 14 years ago

New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state  More

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Over 17 years ago

Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired. Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of  More

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